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‘Shocking’: Egyptians Outraged Over Leaked Video Showing Police Beating, Dragging Naked Man
(TheBlaze/AP) — Egypt’s Interior Ministry offered a rare expression of regret Saturday after riot police were caught on camera a day earlier beating a protester who had been stripped of his clothes, and then dragging the naked man along the muddy pavement before throwing him into a police van.
Video of the beating, which took place late Friday only blocks from the presidential palace, further inflamed popular anger with security forces as several thousand anti-government demonstrators marched on the palace again on Saturday.
In the footage aired live on Egyptian TV, at least seven black-clad riot police used sticks to beat 48-year-old Hamada Saber, who was sprawled out on the ground, shirtless and with his pants down around his ankles.
In a statement, the Interior Ministry voiced its “regret” over the assault and vowed to investigate. But it also sought to distance itself from the abuse, saying it “was carried out by individuals that do not represent in any way the doctrine of all policemen who direct their efforts to protecting the security and stability of the nation and sacrifice their lives to protect civilians.”

Egyptian riot police beat a man, after stripping him, and before dragging him into a police van, during clashes next to the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. (Photo: AP)
Later in the day, however, Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim said the rioters were responsible for stripping the man– they were just trying to help.
“The Central Security Forces then found him lying on the ground and tried to put him in an armored vehicle, though the way in which they did that was excessive,” Ibrahim said. Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi’s office called the video “shocking.”
The New York Times has more on the story, including Saber’s (perhaps questionable) recollection of the event:
Speaking from his hospital bed, he said that the riot officers had come to his aid as he was running from protesters who stripped and robbed him. He said the attack started after he felt what might have been a bullet or birdshot that struck him in the leg, which came, he said, from the “side of the protesters.”
“I was afraid,” he said, adding that as he ran, officers came to his aid. “They tried to help me,” he said.
His account contradicted the reports of witnesses, as well as the video, raising the question of whether he was intimidated or coerced by security officials.
…A witness, Mai Sirry, said she and others watching the protests from her apartment saw officers beat Mr. Saber and strip him of some of his clothes. Officers were cursing at him as they dragged him on the street, his pants around his knees, she said. [Emphasis added]
The Associated Press has video of the beating (extreme content warning):
The abuse took place as thousands of protesters chanted against President Mohammed Morsi on Friday. The march was part of a wave of demonstrations that have rocked Egypt since last week’s second anniversary of the 2011 revolt, leaving more than 60 people dead and plunging the country into turmoil once again.
In what appeared to be an effort to protect the police from a harsh backlash over the video, Ibrahim said that nearly 400 policemen have been wounded this past week in clashes, and warned that the disintegration of police will lead to even wider-spread chaos in the Arab world’s most populous nation.
“The collapse of police will affect Egypt and transform it into a militia state like some neighboring nations,” Ibrahim said, alluding to Libya where militias comprise the bulk of security after that nation’s uprising.
Already some Islamists have warned they could set up militias to protect their interests, while a group calling itself “Black Bloc” whose followers wear black masks claim to defend protesters opposed to the Islamist president’s rule.

An Egyptian protester holds a sign reading ‘The Muslim Brotherhood’s constitution is void’ as other demonstrators, said to be members of Egypt’s Black Bloc Anarchic group, burn tyres on the 6th of October Bridge in central Cairo near Tahrir Square on January 25, 2013. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images)
In a defining image of post-Mubarak violence against protesters, Egyptians were outraged last year when military police were caught on camera dragging a veiled woman through the streets during a protest, pulling her conservative black robe over her head and revealing her blue bra.
Many are accusing his Muslim Brotherhood of monopolizing power and of failing to deal with the country’s mounting woes, demanding Morsi be removed from office.
“Morsi has been stripped bare and has lost his legitimacy. Done,” Ahmed Maher,who helped launch the anti-Mubarak protests, reportedly tweeted.
But Prime Minister Hisham Kandil also visited Cairo’s Tahrir Square Saturday, saying those who are camped out there are neither protesters nor revolutionaries.
Protesters “do not torch, attack hotels, rape women, steal from shops, they do not burn the presidential palace,” he said.
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Comments (79)
Mapache
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:33pmI guess they are not that concerned about when the same things happen to women.
G-WHIZ
Posted on February 3, 2013 at 11:05amIt’sa Bammyleaked video for us to be “shocked” about!
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spirited
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:01pmIt most certainly looked as though the police were helping that naked (pants around the ankles) man.
–As for dropping him a couple times, knocking him down when he sat up, and kicking him? –Ooops!
>ANIMALS !
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13th Imam
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:58pmShirtless and with his pants down by his ankles.
Sounds alot like Wild Bill BJ Clinton
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RestoreCapitalism
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:01pmI know, why don’t we send some military weapons to these nice folks? Even the name Muslim Brotherhood, just sounds so warm and fuzzy.
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Thundergod
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:53pmIf only the world still had heroes. The only hero the world had was the USA and even it is now corrupted by evil men,who empower evil men around the world and call them allies. I wish I had the power to make no evil man,no bad politician safe from me grabbing them by the neck and hurling them towards the sun. I’m so sick of the evil in this world,and those who destroy all that is good,or had the potential to do good,while they prance around like a celebrity and a savior enriching themselves on the misery of others.
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flhawgrider
Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:31amExactly how I feel. I’m so fed up with all these tiny minded want a be tyrants. Someone just tell me how does a low life community organizer become a millionaire over night. Oh yea, he has the keys to the national treasury!!!
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Eraina962
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:21pmEgyptians riot and kill each other over a soccer game. Why should they expect peaceful behavior from anyone in their country over politics? This is their culture. They created it.
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Eraina962
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:15pmthe Egyptian people overwhelming voted for Morsi. They wanted him to disregard the commitments Egypt made to its neighbor, Israel regarding peace. They did not mind the underhandedness of such an act – in fact they WANTED it. Well Morsi got the message. Underhandedness would be tolerated and allowed. Now the Eqyptians are learning an important lesson: Those who can dissrepect others outside the country can certainly disrespect (and trample the rights of) those inside the country. You cannot control a thug — he will turn on you as easily as he turns on those you hate. This lesson will not be learned without much pain. By the way, where are all the friends of the poor “victimized by the Israelis” Palestinians? Don’t they care about the poor mistreated Egyptians? I guess human rights violations only count if the victims are the enemies of Israel.
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BackToTheWall
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:56pmIf Obama started a government it would look like this.
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barber2
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:10pmWhat if Obama ” finished” a government , would we look like this ?
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gyro
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:16pmobama’s goverment is this
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thebiglefthander
Posted on February 3, 2013 at 11:58amOnly if we let him take our guns….
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TRILO
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:36pmWord of advice – revolutions usually do not turn out so well. The American revolution was an exception to the rule. I’ll bet that most of the people in Egypt want Mubarak back. The evil they had will pale in comparison to what is in store for their future.
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:40pmBetter to give it a go, than to bend over now and take it the hard way, no?
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taxpro4u03
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:04pmMmmmmm – ‘could be…’ Sanitized, scrubbed and/or redacted ‘history’ may tell a different ‘story’ concerning an arrogant, elitist gubmint — here’s a ‘story’ about some dude STANDING for principles 6 years b4 that there Declaration of inna-pennence :-) —>http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/biographies/a/A-Biography-Of-Crispus-Attucks.htm I dunno but rumor has it he was 1/2 black and half native american — and a whaler by trade. An AMERICAN, none-the-less. Is we ‘subjects’ of a Corporation (July 28, 1868) or is we ‘free?’ (opt-out button the then-fake legislators created for themselves — July 27, 1868) YOU decide.
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Beachmastermax
Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:50amMEET THE NEW BOSS!!!! SAME AS THE OLD BOSS!!! na na na na, na na na na na na.
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:30pmLooking back on when I
Was a little nappy headed boy
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes
Would not get a thing
We were happy with the
Joy the day would bring
Sneaking out the back door
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Greeted at the back door
With “boy thought I told you not to go outside”
Tryin’ your best to bring the
Water to your eyes
Thinkin’ it might stop her
From woopin’ your behind
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ev-er have to go
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ev-er have to go
Cause I love them so
Brother says he’s tellin’
‘Bout you playin’ doctor with that girl
Just don’t tell and I’ll give you
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
You trade yours for candy after church is through
Smokin’ cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall (you nasty boy)
Teacher sends you to the principal’s office down the hall
You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain’t right
But while you were doin’it-it sure felt outta sight
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ev-er have to go
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ev-er have to go
I Wish – by Stevie Wonder
Just as appropriate on a thread about an Egyptian riot, as an incorrectly embedded film about Punxsutawney Phil…
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gyro
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:17pmOmgosh
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:39pm@Gyro – but I found a bottle!
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gyro
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:58pmhooch will make your **** fall out
(saw it on a blaze cast)
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nzkiwi
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:21pmPopular support is flowing away from Mr Morsi. All that is left to him now is the Muslim Brotherhood and the gun.
I think that this is a good thing. The Muslim Brotherhood’s prevalence will wane with that of Mr Morsi, and when he turns to the gun, as tyrants always do, the military will intervene.
One can only hope that the Egyptians have better fortune the next time around.
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:21pmNothin like a Punxsutawney Phil video in place of an Egyptian riot video, and listening to the Isley Brothers “For The Love Of You” at the same time…
I’m such a romantic…
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barber2
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:16pmWonder how many Marxists are in the group of so-called rebels !? Just like the guy in Turkey who blew himself up at the U.S. embassy . All of these young nuts are riding the same anti-establishment bus right now, but have much different destination stops in mind. Bound to get even messier and bloodier. Maybe they should ban ME males…and burkas ….
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civilwarcometh
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:24pmThis cult called islam has infected a lot of people…Obama has brought them into the marxist plan very well… http://weaselzippers.us/2013/02/02/malaysian-authorities-urge-muslims-to-take-action-if-islam-is-mocked/
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justangry
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:08pmPerhaps we should them some tasers rather than tanks and fighters.
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:08pmErica, baybeh…do me right, baybeh…embed the correct video…yeah, right there…that’s it…
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P4cooler
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:05pmObama is giving F16s to THESE people in Egypt? That’s the same as giving a crazed man with a can of gasoline & matches a bunch of firearms!
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barber2
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:17pmMaybe it’s because there are Marxists in the mix with the Black Bloc dudes .
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Bohump
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:03pmSHOCKING … They Dont mind dragging our People around ,.. Do They ?
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:50pm“‘SHOCKING’: EGYPTIANS OUTRAGED OVER LEAKED VIDEO SHOWING POLICE BEATING, DRAGGING NAKED MAN”
Shouldn’t that read:
‘SHOCKING’: EGYPTIANS OUTRAGED OVER LEAKED VIDEO SHOWING EGYPTIAN POLICE BEATING, DRAGGING NAKED MAN?
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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:54pmHi RJJ,
I thought it should read;
‘SHOCKING’: EGYPTIANS OUTRAGED OVER EGYPTIAN POLICE BEATING, DRAGGING NAKED MAN SHOWN IN LEAKED VIDEO
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:59pmHi MONK, yeah, you worded it better, I have to agree. We’ll see this continue until Egypt repeats itself from two years ago, and goes Syrian again.
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Keatonc333
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:01pmYa if your mentally disabled and can’t figure out that the police in egypt are egyptian..
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:02pmI think it should just read. “USA, Shut up and mind your own buisness, you paid for this.”
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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:05pmHi RJJ,
Yeah, I didn’t like the “EGYPTIANS OUTRAGED OVER LEAKED VIDEO” part. At first it makes it sound as if they were mad at the video being leaked.
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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:11pmO look, it’s the lil keatonc troll who’s half way home with his 333 birth mark…
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:18pmHey RJJ and Monk.
It seems Keatonic is only a half-A$$ satanist.
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barber2
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:19pmMONK: That is funny ! Especially, because when questioned about why he was no longer 33, he said that was because that name/number wouldn’t post anymore so he became 333 !?
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civilwarcometh
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:20pmFriends of yours KEAT??http://weaselzippers.us/2013/02/02/saturday-night-war-porn-14/
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Fubared
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:57pmShocking, lil egyptian keatie dragged into jihad jerk party wagon. Again. Lalalalalalalalalalala.
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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:00pmHi Barber2,
He’s a liar too. He had 333 first and then created 33 when 333 broke. When 33 went down (probably banned) he went back and found 333 was working again. Check out the dates….
http://www.theblaze.com/users/keatonc333/
http://www.theblaze.com/users/keatonc33/
I heard from BaryMeth that she had her account suspended for several weeks after post some trash. Then it was release back to her. She sounded like she was telling the truth so I think this is what happened to lil keat. LOL
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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:06pmHi Barber2,
Just did some more research…. 33 is back posting also and on the same page as 333.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/01/31/calif-atheists-take-a-swipe-at-the-religious-with-this-new-anti-god-billboard/
Keatonc33
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 6:30pm
Religion has been under assault by other religions for thousands of years. so really religion has been assaulting others for thousands of years. murdering, raping, torturing all in the name of your God.
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barber2
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:31pmMONK: Our Trolls have more identities than Sybil , if you get my drift. The smart aleck ( NeddyTim/ Wango / Sensi / Anton ) pops up with several names and the wordy, I Have Inside the Belt Way personality reappears with many names also. Amazing what these Lefties have been able to pull off and how busy, and ” all-present ” in the media they are ! Probably part of the Media Matters Empire established after Clinton’s impeachment . They have never been able to forgive being CAUGHT in those lies. They are usually, like today, able to lie like rugs and never get caught. Guess that it why they have bought the MSM since those awkward Clinton years . Soros knew where to put his money…Media Rules ; And idiots listen : The perfect match for a poorly educated society.
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M13
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:49pmHow in the world did Encinom get to Egypt without any clothes on?
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:45pmI tuned in to a LIZ article to get riot video, and all I got was Punxsutawney Phil…
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:50pmI meant ERICA article…
sorry Erica, I got Liz on my mind…it’s cheap beer…
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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:50pmYes Woodyee……
An early (Arab) Spring was predicted.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:51pmWOODYEE, All of the News Channels have run those scenes so much today, it’s almost like being stuck on TNT a few years ago when that was apparently the only movie Ted Turner could find to fun.
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:54pmHow ya’ feelin’ fellas? I’m feeling good…go 49′ers – no GAYS!!!
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:01pmJust went to wime cooler, thinking I was out of beer, and found my LAST bottle of Sierra Nevada TUMBLER – Yassuh!
I shouldn’t drink anymore today, but I feel I owe Erica this one…
LOL!
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:03pmWOODYEE, I don’t really have a dog in this fight tomorrow. Although I used to live out in the Bay Area back in the ’50s, and still have a lot of relatives there, I’m considering rooting for the Ravens. Although the last time I was out there was as early as ’97, that last wish is just not going to come true for you.
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woodyee
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:12pmRJJ! Bro, haven’t you heard about – Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Wants to ‘Harness’ Super Bowl Fame to Promote Gay Marriage here – http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/01/25/baltimore-ravens-linebacker-wants-to-harness-super-bowl-fame-to-promote-gay-marriage/
I wouldn’t be rootin’ for Brendon Ayanbadejo, les’ he be ‘rootin’ for you, bro…LOL!!!
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Anamah
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:45pmThis is the police of Mr. Morsi… the good friend of our government!
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oldguy49
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:52pmdoesn’t matter …….none of them are our friends
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Beachmastermax
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:44pmElection in Gaza…Hamas wins. Elections in Beruit….Hezbolla wins. Elections in Egypt…..Muslim Brotherhood wins.
Muslims get a chance at democracy and they immediately vote in tyrants. 82% of Muslim Egyptians think that if you leave Islam you should be executed. Muslims have no concept of freedom.
They have a major Religion problem.
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barber2
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:13pmYes. And think they have had the government they deserved : tyrants to control dysfunctional idiots.
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aaarrrghhh
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:00pmElection in US – The ******** win. Americans get a chance to keep their Republic and the LIVs immediately vote in tyrants.
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FloraBelleza
Posted on February 3, 2013 at 3:05pmThey also try this in Russia and Israel, but in Russia Putin put them out, and told Obama and Hilary to go take care on business.
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SaturdaysWarrior76
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:43pmSince Obama came to office, the whole world has erupted. Evil is emboldened. God help us hold onto our freedom and have the courage to stand strong, or we will be seeing this in our own streets one day. :(
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Keatonc333
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:02pmya remember how peaceful the middle east was before 2008!
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barber2
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:12pmC333: Lame comment, but Valerie says ” thanks, kid.” Compared to today , YES, it was more peaceful. Especially Egypt .
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Jarhead 88
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:16pmKeaton (enemy) I remember how peaceful the US was before 2008. You follow the enemy, you are the enemy too, good luck, moron.
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barber2
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 9:08pmJAR: and it’s enlightening to discover that Marxists are also a part of this ” Arab Spring ” since one of them was responsible for the attack on the U.S. embassy in Turkey. Does this explain why the Chicago radical- left Obama administration is so free with our tax payers’ money and our weapons to help support these ” anonymous ” rebel groups ???
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Anamah
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:42pmAnd the American President has nothing to say?????????
Is to this beasts Mr. Obama is sending Jet F-16, powerful tanks, and more to be more dangerous as they new President the good friend of Hillary, Soros and Barack!!!
Be a man mister President…. stop sending arms to this intolerant cruel sadistic Mr Morsi! You can not ignore he is a total beast!!
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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:41pmI am hoping, and rooting for the protesters to oust this current administration and the MB.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:58pmANONYMOUS T. IRRELEVANT, While I can see where you are coming from, I would expect the results to be a rinse and repeat of what happened the last time. New leader, new face, new name, same tyrant.
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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 8:15pmWell, I’m not holding my breath, just hoping :-)
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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:41pmHow come the letters on the front of the Police truck are in English?
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 7:56pmProbably delivered that way from either the UK or from here.
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